Published 12:22 pm, Tuesday, June 23, 2015

And they’re at it again this year: About 85 percent of Americans — up 13 percent since 2014 — are planning a summer vacation, and nearly 90 percent of them will be on the road."

So where should you travel to? The site favored states that are budget-friendly but also looked at factors such as attractions, road conditions and weather. Take a look at the 10 worst and 10 best states for summer road trips andvisit WalletHub.com for the full report. less

WalletHub tells us that you can take one and not have to worry about the kids asking, "Are we there yet?"

You already are.

Washington ranked among the top five in WalletHub's ranking of best states for road trips. Unfortunately a state whose name we dare not say -- south of us but north of California -- did better.

"Using 20 key metrics, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states to identify the states that offer frugally minded road travelers the most fun for the least cost. Our data set ranges from average gas prices to the quality of roads to the number of attractions," WalletHub reported.

Here's how Washington ranked:

Washington as a road-trip destination (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

Eighth – Number of attractions

Fourth – Number of nightlife options per 100,000 residents

Seventh – Vehicle miles traveled per capita

Sixth – Number of scenic byways

29th – Lowest price of camping

First – Driving laws rating

Fourth – Number of fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled

46th - Highest average gas prices

49th - Most car thefts per capita

Check out the slideshow above to see where Washington ranks with other states as good road trip locations. But first, the worst states. And we're talking about you, Connecticut.